Ep. 14: Danny Weinkauf's Kids Music Album "No School Today"

I talk with Danny Weinkauf, who's using Kickstarter to raise money to release his first family music album, No School Today (and a few videos, too).  We chat about his musical upbringing, what it's been like writing the occasional song for They Might Be Giants (for whom he's played bass for more than 15 years), and James Jamerson.  A lot about James Jamerson.

A fun interview (and if you're one of those folks who don't like to back Kickstarter projects unless it's a sure thing -- it's already more than 130% funded, it's a sure thing).

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Ep. 12: Brady Rymer, New Album "Just Say Hi!"

I talked with Brady Rymer last week about his brand new Kickstarter campaign for his new album Just Say Hi!, which launched today, a few of his more unique reward levels, and the importance of connection in creating community for artists.

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Links 

JUST SAY HI!, Brady Rymer's New Album for Families that ROCK (Kickstarter project)

Brady Rymer and the Little Band That Could

Brady Rymer on Facebook

Brady Rymer on Twitter

Brady Rymer interview on My Other Other Gig

Ep. 8: Laurie Berkner, New Lullaby Album

This episode features a conversation with kids music superstar Laurie Berkner about her Kickstarter project seeking funding to produce her next album, an album of lullabies.  We talk about lullabies from her own childhood, the meaning of lullabies, and the opportunities for community in her project. 

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Links 

Laurie Berkner Is Making a Lullaby Album Kickstarter project

Laurie Berkner 

Laurie Berkner Band's Facebook page 

Laurie Berkner on Twitter

Laurie Berkner: Lullaby CD

Project Title:  Laurie Berkner is making a Lullaby Album

Creator:  Laurie Berkner

Description:  I'm hopeful I'll be able to chat more with Berkner about the project, but for those of you glued to the Bake Sale site, I wanted to make sure I pointed out this brand new project from the kindie superstar which will fund the recording of her brand new album, an album of lullabies.

Berkner has funded all of her previous albums herself, so it's not like she absolutely needs Kickstarter for the finances -- rather, I suspect it's a way to make it easier upfront and to engage fans as part of the process.  And, little more than 30 hours into her project, she's already cleared $10,000.  For the Laurie Berkner fan in your life, there are a bunch of nice, reasonably-priced rewards.